{
  "id": 9099845,
  "title": "From ‘Made in Malaysia’ to ‘Made by Malaysia’: Govt wants R&D to turn more research into commercial gains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/from-made-in-malaysia-to-made-by-malaysia-govt-wants-r-d-to-turn-more",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:47:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/22/from-made-in-malaysia-to-made-by-malaysia-govt-wants-rd-to-turn-more-research-into-commercial-gains/236095"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 - The Malaysian government aims to enhance the nation's research and development (R&D) sector by fostering market-driven funding and increased industry collaboration, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan. The shift from a \"Made in Malaysia\" to a \"Made by Malaysia\" approach is part of efforts to boost value creation and economic upgrading, with R&D playing a pivotal role. While R&D spending has reached about one percent of the country's gross domestic product, or nearly RM20 billion, the primary challenge lies in transforming research into commercial success. Minister Hamzah emphasized that the problem extends beyond the quantity of R&D, focusing on the ability to capture value domestically, secure intellectual property rights, and enable local firms to compete on a global scale.\n\nTo support the growth of local firms, the government intends to create a capital market that provides financial backing throughout the development process. During a panel discussion at the University Research and Innovation Investment Summit 2026, Hamzah highlighted the government's focus on aligning research efforts with national priorities, such as the New Industrial Master Plan, the National Semiconductor Strategy, and the Energy Transition Roadmap, to attract investments and improve commercialization prospects. Although capital is already accessible through initiatives like the GEAR-uP programme, which involves government-linked investment companies committing RM120 billion over five years, and about RM10 billion invested in venture and growth funds like Dana Perintis, Dana Permaju, and Dana Impak, the government acknowledges the gap in transforming innovations into marketable products. Minister Hamzah pointed out that brilliant products may fail to attract investors if they lack proper positioning and sales strategies. Universities are encouraged to shift towards applied research, strengthen partnerships with industry, and continue foundational knowledge development through fundamental research to bridge this gap.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 — The government is looking to strengthen Malaysia’s research and development (R&D) ec...",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The government's push for market-driven R&D funding and industry collaboration aims to boost domestic value capture and global competitiveness, shifting focus from research quantity to commercial success and intellectual property rights.",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "From ‘Made in Malaysia’ to ‘Made by Malaysia’: Govt wants R&D to turn more research into commercial gains",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/from-made-in-malaysia-to-made-by-malaysia-govt-wants-r-d-to-turn-more-9105344",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:47:39.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}